The simplest way to do that would be to give her the tour that would have Stark wetting his pants with joy. Carter knew enough science to recognize something too far beyond their time.
Instead, he dropped his gaze for a long moment. When he looked up again there was a hint of his old animation in his expression, and his eyes were soft with memories.
"That red dress you had on... damn, you looked good. If you'd taken me up on that invite to dance, I dunno how different history would be. But I was glad you didn't. Still am. You were the first dame that ever gave Steve a second look, finally saw what I always did. You both deserve the right partner."
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Instead, he dropped his gaze for a long moment. When he looked up again there was a hint of his old animation in his expression, and his eyes were soft with memories.
"That red dress you had on... damn, you looked good. If you'd taken me up on that invite to dance, I dunno how different history would be. But I was glad you didn't. Still am. You were the first dame that ever gave Steve a second look, finally saw what I always did. You both deserve the right partner."